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Economics

Financial Stability

Green Transition: Confirming the Priority

July 29, 2022 | Elizaveta Danilova, Maxim Morozov, Tatiana Yudina

Transition to a low-carbon economy remains a priority for major countries including China despite the rises in commodity prices and the highest global inflation. For Russia, as its economy refocuses on Asian markets, the importance of the green transition still holds.

Economics

Monetary Policy

Little Fires Everywhere

June 21, 2022 | Rainer Michael Preiss

The Fed waited too long to tighten the policy in its anti-inflation stand, believing the acceleration of prices to have been temporary. The biggest concern for markets now is whether the Fed could avoid another policy mistake with regards to over hiking interest rates.

Economics

The New Life of the Economy: Four Stages

May 18, 2022 | Alexander Morozov

In March, the Russian economy entered a downturn phase triggered by the impact of all-out foreign trade and financial sanctions and restrictions. If they continue, the economy will lose some of its potential, and the recovery will be protracted.

Finance

ETF: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

February 25, 2022 | Sergey Moiseev

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are gradually supplanting all other types of funds in the financial market. Their rampant growth makes it simpler for millions of investors to enter markets. However, their expected dominance might have effects that are yet to be explored.

Finance

Russian Investors and Foreign ETFs

January 10, 2022 | Mikhail Mamuta, Sergey Moiseev

From 2022 on, Russian retail investors will be allowed to buy foreign exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This regulatory decision tackles several objectives, from making investments more balanced to encouraging competition among asset management companies.

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